2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

7,575 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    307 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    216 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    178 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working0.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    37 marked dangerous
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  3. Brakes4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2017 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,575 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).